Come and make your own memories - Pays de Gex

Favourites, secret spots, gourmet recipes, inspiring portraits and news… there are plenty of stories to immerse you in the richness of our region. Between unspoilt nature, local know-how and unique experiences, let us take you on a journey through our stories and experience Pays de Gex in a different way!

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A combined ticket to discover the Château de Voltaire and Fort L’Ecluse

A twin ticket for two emblematic cultural sites in the Pays de Gex for just 12 euros? It's possible! We'll explain everything and give you a taste of what's in store. Voltaire's castle In the 21st century, fine minds still meet at Voltaire's château in Ferney. Built by the illustrious writer, this residence has seen…

By Anaïs, on 14 May 2025

Reading time: 4 min.

Culture
Gastronomy

Focus on… Le Bleu de Gex du Haut-Jura

Dating back to the 13th century, this blue-veined cheese is made from the raw milk of Montbéliard cows. A PDO cheese for 25 years! Bleu de Gex Haut-Jura has had a Protected Designation of Origin since 1996. The specifications are very precise and must be scrupulously respected by the 4 workshops that make this cheese,…

By Anaïs, on 14 May 2025

Reading time: 4 min.

Nature

Top 5 of the most beautiful walks in the Jura

The birds are singing on their branches and the sun is finally shining on us. Bye-bye skiing, hello walks in the Pays de Gex - Monts Jura! The rucksack and walking poles are out of the cupboard! Water bottle, cap, waistcoat... You're all set to tackle the mountains. But wait a little before you set…

By Anaïs, on 14 May 2025

Reading time: 7 min.

Nature

5 places to recharge your batteries in Pays de Gex

How about taking some time out this weekend to recharge your batteries? In the Pays de Gex - Monts Jura region, there are plenty of places to relax, far from the hustle and bustle: ponds, rivers, lakes and marshes. Have you noticed that all these places have one thing in common? Water! And yes, it's…

By Anaïs, on 14 May 2025

Reading time: 6 min.

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Family

Cycling in Pays de Gex

It's a sensory immersion where the scenery flashes before your eyes, the scents of nature tantalise your nostrils, and every pedal stroke becomes a playful and varied pleasure. Whether you're into cycle touring, mountain biking, gravel or electric-assist bikes, there's something for everyone. In the Pays de Gex-Monts Jura region, there are plenty of opportunities…

By Anaïs, on 14 May 2025

Reading time: 5 min.

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Gastronomy

Pays de Gex markets

Whatever the season, people go to the market to do their shopping, but also to meet new people and chat with the traders and producers. All your senses are awakened, and you're sure to feast your eyes and nostrils! Come on, let's take you on a tour of the Pays de Gex markets. Tuesday in…

By Anaïs, on 14 May 2025

Reading time: 4 min.

Culture
Family

A day at Fort l’Ecluse

A former military building, Fort l'Écluse is the venue for a wide range of activities: via ferrata, concerts, exhibitions, walks... Why not spend a day there with your family to discover all its secrets? Every year, it closes for a few months to give itself a facelift. A great opportunity to pay it another visit.…

By Anaïs, on 14 May 2025

Reading time: 7 min.

Family
Nature

6 must-see viewpoints in the Jura

In the Pays de Gex - Monts Jura region, the landscape changes with the seasons, offering you unique moments to capture on film. The choice wasn't easy. But we're sharing with you 6 of our most beautiful viewpoints in the Jura that you won't want to miss! What is the highest point in the Jura?…

By Anaïs, on 14 May 2025

Reading time: 2 min.

Activity
Nature

Your hike to Crêt de la Neige, the roof of the Jura

Whether you're a good walker or a novice, the Crêt de la Neige hike offers several options for enjoying exceptional views over the whole of the Lake Geneva basin and the Alps. The Crêt de la Neige, a summit rich in biodiversity The Crêt de la Neige peaks at 1720 m. It lies between the…

By Anaïs, on 14 May 2025

Reading time: 4 min.

Know-how

The Trabbia Vuillermoz house

But what's interesting here? Well, we're off to meet the Maison Trabbia Vuillermoz, the last stonemason in the Pays de Gex. Once upon a time... It all began in 1946. The grandparents Trabbia Vuillermoz started their lapidary business. At first, they worked out of their small flat at the bottom of the village. It was…

By Anaïs, on 14 May 2025

Reading time: 5 min.

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Nature

Touring in the Jura mountains

The aim is to savour every moment and take in the sights! Here's all our advice on how to prepare for and enjoy your 3-day walk in the Jura. Preparing your trek in the Jura Before embarking on your tour, it's important to prepare your hike and your belongings meticulously. And yes, a 3-day loop…

By Anaïs, on 14 May 2025

Reading time: 3 min.

Gastronomy
Know-how

The Domaine de Mucelle in Challex

Come along with me! Join Frédéric on a tour of the Domaine de Mucelle in Challex, a wine-producing village in the Pays de Gex region. Frédéric Péricard, who has run the estate since 2000, is originally from the Loire. For 40 years now, he has been a Gessien by adoption. How did he get from…

By Anaïs, on 14 May 2025

Reading time: 4 min.

Gastronomy
Know-how

Génération butcherie Grosgurin “Au Bon Saucisson

The Grosgurin butcher's shop has been delighting gourmets in the Pays de Gex - Monts Jura region for many years thanks to its traditional expertise. With its passion, tradition and love of good sausages, this is one address you won't want to miss! A little history You probably know the Grosgurin butcher's shop in Lélex!…

By Anaïs, on 14 May 2025

Reading time: 4 min.

Gastronomy
Know-how

À la gessienne, traditional liqueurs made in Pays de Gex

In the Pays de Gex, La Gessienne offers a wide range of traditional liqueurs, each more delicious than the last. How are they made? How was the liqueur created? How do you drink these eaux-de-vie? Follow the guide! What are the origins of the liqueur? Liqueur is one of the oldest spirits there is. Its…

By Anaïs, on 14 May 2025

Reading time: 4 min.

Know-how

Shingles, an ancestral tradition

For all you newcomers to the Pays de Gex, whether you're curious or a lover of craftsmanship, we're going to tell you the wonderful story of tavaillons, small planks of spruce wood, 40 to 45 cm long and 2 cm thick, used as shingles in a typical mountain décor! Once upon a time, the cob…

By Anaïs, on 14 May 2025

Reading time: 4 min.

Culture
Family
Gastronomy
Know-how

What to do when it rains in Pays de Gex?

From cultural visits to gourmet breaks and moments of relaxation, here are a few ideas to turn a grey day into a great adventure. It's raining, shepherdess, great visits! Are the raindrops pounding on your windows? It's the perfect opportunity to push open the doors of places steeped in history! Voltaire's château, open all year…

By Anaïs, on 14 May 2025

Reading time: 4 min.

Family
Nature

Our most beautiful sunrise and sunset spots

These open-air works of art await you all year round, whatever the season, for a moment suspended in time. To enjoy a magnificent sunrise or sunset in the Alps, you need to know the right spot. Rest assured, we've got 6 to suggest! So grab your phone or your SLR and let's go! What are…

By Anaïs, on 14 May 2025

Reading time: 6 min.

Culture
Gastronomy

Let’s cook up a sweet, local recipe together!

Now you're ready to listen to our culinary podcast with a highly original sweet recipe created by chef Eloïse Monziès and Clap Audio. Help, I don't know how to cook! No need to panic! You're here to treat yourself to an original, easy recipe that you'll want to make again and again. Guaranteed! Before you…

By Anaïs, on 14 May 2025

Reading time: 4 min.

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